Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor | Manchester, UK

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with excellent technical knowledge of common M&E systems within the built environment.

About the role:

TSA Riley is looking to strengthen our Mechanical & Electrical team. The role may be based out of either our Northwest offices with hybrid working arrangements available. You will report into the Technical Director of the M&E sector and frequently engage with senior leaders within the UK business.

Desired qualities:

• Cultivate positive and trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate ideas and actions that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Exhibit drive, flexibility, passion, and a proactive attitude towards tasks.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and ensure timely delivery on commitments.
• Approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Analyse and synthesise detailed information to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Possess a degree qualification, underpinning knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
• Lead valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitor commercial performance, identify risks or opportunities, and support corrective actions.
• Track contractual obligations, project changes, and financial risks, escalating when required.
• Resolve contractual queries, address challenges, and mitigate potential commercial disputes.
• Maintain cost data, contract records, and reports using TSA Riley systems and templates.
• Maintain clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.
• Manage client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.
• Collaborate with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Manage commercial compliance and contribute to risk management practices in line with TSA Riley standards.
• Contribute to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment.
• Excellent technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems on building projects.
• Experience in a heavily biased/specialist mechanical and electrical cost management role.
• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, ideally accredited by the RICS.
• Professional accreditation with a relevant body such as the RICS.
• Ability to carry out the full spectrum of pre- and post-contract duties, including cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
• Curiosity and adaptability to work across a variety of sectors, client accounts and different delivery contexts.
• Proficiency with digital tools to support financial tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Known reputation for high-quality work, and a collaborative, effective working style.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support effective commercial delivery.
• Experience of working in agile environments and contributing to cross-functional teams.
• Strong people-management skills with the ability to work closely with junior staff members, delegating work, quality assurance checking, and supporting their development.

TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full-time role and/or would require forms of flexible working. We provide hybrid working as standard practice. We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.